KACE Systems Management Appliance Express
Free, automated inventory management for Windows systems
Save time by automating asset inventory management with the KACE Systems Management Appliance Express (KACE Express). This free introductory version of the award-winning KACE SMA enables you to:
- Easily discover and maintain a complete software and hardware inventory
- Quickly assess Intel® vProTM readiness
- Automatically apply DellTM BIOS and driver updates
- Conveniently manage DellTM system warranties
Available as a software-only virtual appliance, KACE Express is an inventory-focused solution designed for systems that run Microsoft® Windows® on x86 and x64 microprocessors, including laptops, desktops, servers and tablets. While optimized to manage DellTM Windows systems, KACE Express also manages Windows systems from other hardware manufacturers at no additional charge.
Features & Add-ons
Automated software and device discovery
Easily obtain the most complete computer inventory possible. Automatically discover software and hardware configurations network-wide using managed agents for comprehensive network inventory management.
Out-of-the-box and custom reporting
Streamline reporting and gain a 360-degree view of your IT environment with more than 60 built-in reports and wizard-based tools that make it easy to create custom and ad hoc reports.
Easy-to-read dashboard
Keep critical information at your fingertips. An easy-to-read dashboard features charts that summarize your hardware and software inventory, DellTM warranty and DellTM updates.
Further streamline management of DellTM systems
Save even more time with additional capabilities designed specifically for Windows systems running on DellTM hardware. Easily inventory, report on and renew DellTM warranties, and inventory, report upon and deploy DellTM BIOS and driver updates.
Fast deployment
Download and deploy the Express virtual appliance to your VMware® or Microsoft Hyper-V® environment in minutes.
Easy maintenance
Easy, in-place upgrade
Conveniently transition to the full KACE SMA and unlock more features, such as multi-OS support, patching, help desk and software distribution — without redeploying the solution or losing any of your inventory data or settings.
Add-ons
Maximize the effectiveness of your KACE appliances with these optional add-ons and support tools.
JumpStart training
Join this web-based accelerated implementation and training program for KACE Endpoint Systems Management Appliances to master advanced systems management tasks quickly and effectively.
Bomgar remote support
Control and support almost any remote desktop, server or mobile device. Receive two free concurrent licenses for either your hosted or on-premises KACE appliances.
RayPackTM DellTM KACE Edition
Package and repackage software applications with RayPackTM DellTM KACE Edition. Get a one-year license of this powerful repackaging tool for creating customized application deployments.
Tranxition profile migration solution
Migrate user profiles on 50 systems free with Tranxition Migration Manager. This premium solution to user profile migration is fast, secure and supports a wide range of third–party software applications.
Contact a KACE sales representative for details.
Specifications
Express can be installed on host systems that meet the following requirements.
- Processor
Four or more vCPUs
- Memory
4GB
- Network Interface
One Ethernet port
- Available Disk Space
500GB
- Server and Operating System
64-bit
- Virtualization Infrastructure Requirements
For VMware installations:
- VMware ESX®/ESXi™ 5.5 or later
- Open Virtualization Format (OVF) 1.0
For Microsoft Hyper-V installations:
- Windows Server® 2012/2012 R2 with Hyper-V
- Hyper-V Server 2012/2012 R2
Express can be used to manage Dell devices that meet the following operating system requirements. For additional specifications, see the operating system vendor’s documentation. The appliance imposes no additional requirements, and supports 32-bit and 64-bit architectures where applicable.
Operating system
Details
Windows 10
Professional, Enterprise
Windows 8.1
Professional, Enterprise
Windows 8
Professional, Enterprise
Windows 7
Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate
Windows Vista™
Business, Enterprise, Ultimate
Windows XP SP3 (limited support)
Professional, Tablet PC Edition, Media Center Edition
Windows Server® 2012, 2012 R2, 2016
Foundation, Essentials, Standard*, Datacenter*
(*Cannot be running in Server Core mode)
Windows Server 2008
Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, HPC Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2
Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, HPC Edition
Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later (limited support)
Web Edition, Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition
Mac OS X®
10.6 (Intel only) – 10.11
MacOS Sierra
10.12
Linux Red Hat® Linux AS and ES
Versions 6.x – 7.x, 32-bit and 64-bit architecture
Ubuntu®
Versions 14.04, 16.04, 32-bit and 64-bit architecture
SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
Version 11 - 12, 32-bit and 64-bit architecture
*Cannot be running in Server Core mode.
- Browser
- Internet Explorer® 8.x or later
- Firefox® 20.x or later
- Safari® 5.x or later
- Chrome™ 38.x or later
To access the Express Administrator Console and User Console web-based user interfaces, use a monitor with a screen resolution of at least 1280 pixels by 800 pixels and one of the following web browser applications.
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